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Posted by: bulitt Oct 19 2011, 06:30 PM
If you are running larger wheels and tires under your stock fenders or have installed flares could you please post a picture of your car? Also please include the following info to describe what we are looking at -
Wheel size and offset? If other than Fuchs list Manufacturer.
Tire size?
Any spacers?
Steel or FG flares?
Fender lip rolled?
Thanks!
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Could someone please explain to me the whole Fuchs fitment process.
Looking to put 8x16's on my car with steel flares.
What offset should I be looking for?
Whats an 8J ?
Whats a deep 6?
Whats a heart?
Difference between 911, 944, 951 ??? Whats the deeper lugnuts do for offset?
Thanks!
Posted by: Rotary'14 Oct 19 2011, 06:42 PM
Could someone please explain to me the whole fuch fitment process.
Looking to put 8x16's on my car with steel flares.
What offset should I be looking for?
Whats an 8J ?
Whats a deep 6?
Whats a heart?
Difference between 911, 944, 951 ???
Hearts and farts, recessed holes, fuchs, polished lips -are they x rated? .
Thanks!
I'm sure others will chime in,,
deep 6 refer to hard to find 15x6 fuchs that came on certain 911s. The lip in the front is like a 7" rim, but the rim is really a 6"
Hearts refer to the opening shape of the cut outs in a 5 spoke fuchs rim. specifically the valve stem opening. it really is heart shaped.
I don't know the rest.
-Robert
Posted by: SirAndy Oct 19 2011, 08:16 PM
Nothing constructive from me about the fitment but the wheels are called Fuchs. The "s" at the end is neither optional nor does it indicate plural.
It's a name and as such always spelled the same.
Posted by: SirAndy Oct 19 2011, 08:17 PM
That i can answer. Simply replace the "J" with inch and you have yourself a 8" wide wheel.
PS: Someone posted an image of a list of all the Fuchs wheel sizes and offsets a while ago. Can't find it right now ...
Posted by: MDG Oct 19 2011, 08:20 PM
Here's the chart
Posted by: pdlightning Oct 19 2011, 08:31 PM
Great chart. Thanks
Posted by: pete000 Oct 19 2011, 08:32 PM
Great chart !
Posted by: jmill Oct 19 2011, 08:35 PM
I'm also in the market for 8x16's for the rear of my flared car.
Just read the chart and it looks like I'm way off. I thought the 951 rim had a different offset. The chart says the 951 rim is closer to the chassis. Is that right?
Posted by: a914dude Oct 19 2011, 09:25 PM
Yes.
Posted by: rick 918-S Oct 19 2011, 09:28 PM
IIRCC, Sir Andy taught us the name is also pronounced Fooks like Books right?
Posted by: majkos Oct 19 2011, 09:39 PM
IIRCC, Sir Andy taught us the name is also pronounced Fooks like Books right?
Is this correct? I know I never heard of this, like many other things I didn't hear
Posted by: Dave_Darling Oct 19 2011, 09:43 PM
Rhyming it with "books" is pretty close.
The "J" in "8J" refers to there being a safety bead in the rim to keep the tire from rolling all of the way off it in a blowout.
--DD
Posted by: SirAndy Oct 20 2011, 12:47 AM
And yes, the "s" at the end is pronounced and not silent, just like the "e" in Porsche (which of course is not pronounced like the English "e" at all) ...
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Posted by: bulitt Oct 20 2011, 07:33 AM
Wow, great info! Thanks everyone. I amended my post to include the "S" .
Posted by: speed metal army Oct 20 2011, 10:38 PM
These are 6X15's, not sure which offset..I should get off my butt and check the #'s!
Posted by: BajaXJ92 Oct 21 2011, 04:39 AM
These are 6X15's, not sure which offset..I should get off my butt and check the #'s!
What color is that? Palma Metallic?
Posted by: speed metal army Oct 21 2011, 02:23 PM
These are 6X15's, not sure which offset..I should get off my butt and check the #'s!
What color is that? Palma Metallic?
L98B Lime green metallic.
Posted by: bulitt Oct 23 2011, 08:39 AM
Post your pics!
Posted by: ripper911 Oct 23 2011, 09:08 AM
Since I still have this address copied...
Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 23 2011, 09:28 AM
Before I wrecked this car. It has subtle flairs, and 7.5x17 in front and 9x17 in rear on Mille Millia repro Cup1 wheels from a 944. These fit with no spacers needed. Now Scotty B has been using them while my next car is being worked on by him. The ass end is sitting high because there is no engine or tranz in that pic, IIRC. Later, it lowered out nicely.
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Posted by: jaxdream Oct 23 2011, 09:32 AM
Before I wrecked this car. It has subtle flairs, and 7x17 in front and 9x17 in rear on Mille Millia repro Cup1 wheels from a 944. These fit with no spacers needed. Now Scotty B has been using them while my next car is being worked on by him. The ass end is sitting high because there is no engine or tranz in that pic, IIRC. Later, it lowered out nicely.
I always liked that car , Doc . Damn nice lookin 914 , love the Gray ( Grey ) color.
Jack
Posted by: Andyrew Oct 23 2011, 11:55 AM
17x8.5's or 9's (I cant remember)boxster twist rears, and 18x10's turbo twist rears.
HPH Flares.
Posted by: wndsrfr Oct 23 2011, 07:44 PM
99 Boxster 16's, 6" on front, 7" on rear with 205/55 & 225/50 Star Specs. Going to Cup wheels next, 7's & 8's so I can get 225's on front to help with turn in & threshold braking. 911 front suspension & brakes, 914/6 rear.
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Posted by: jmmotorsports Oct 23 2011, 07:51 PM
8&9 x 17, 235/40 front,255/40 rear.
Posted by: matthepcat Oct 24 2011, 11:37 AM
3 pc. Hartmann Racing Wheels
8x17 fronts with 14.5cm backspacing and 245/45ZR17 Yokohama Advan A032R tires
9.5x17 rears with 15cm backspacing and 275/40ZR17 Yokohama Advan A032R tires
Running 42 mm spacing in rear
Running 21mm spacing in front
Posted by: r_towle Oct 24 2011, 12:10 PM
Before I wrecked this car. It has subtle flairs, and 7.5x17 in front and 9x17 in rear on Mille Millia repro Cup1 wheels from a 944. These fit with no spacers needed. Now Scotty B has been using them while my next car is being worked on by him. The ass end is sitting high because there is no engine or tranz in that pic, IIRC. Later, it lowered out nicely.
can you post a few more side pics....with the motor?
Just curious about how far you had to stretch the rears...
Rich
Posted by: rohar Oct 24 2011, 02:58 PM
17x7.5 all around 215/45/17. 30mm offset. 5mm spacer in front, none in back. Custom 4x114.4 hubs on all 4. Pushed the rear fenders out about 1.5"
Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 24 2011, 05:27 PM
Thats what you were looking for, right? Plenty of room for more tire! I could probably run 225s.
zach
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Oct 24 2011, 05:54 PM
I've always thought 17 inch wheels fill out the wheel well very nicely on the 914.
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Posted by: kg6dxn Oct 24 2011, 06:39 PM
I'll throw a pic of my POS in the mix...
9x16 rear
7.5x16 front
Both have the standard Fuchs offset 15 & 23
Custom photoshop, Red Baron
Posted by: RON S. Oct 24 2011, 06:59 PM
On mine, I'm running 18'' twists on both front and rear.
Oddly, all four wheels started out as 18x10's with a 40mm offset. i sent them off for refinishing, and had 2 of the wheels narrowed 2'', and those two are used for the fronts.
The fronts are mounted on 1979 930 hubs with the factory 1''spacer.
The rears are mounted on the 914/6 hubs with a bolt on 2'' spacer.
Everything fits good, with no rub front or rear.
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Posted by: 914.SBC Oct 24 2011, 08:46 PM
I've always thought 17 inch wheels fill out the wheel well very nicely on the 914.
I absoltely love those wheels. I am counting four lug. Is that correct. What are the specs on the wheels and tires. VERY NICE.
Posted by: bulitt Oct 25 2011, 09:53 AM
Ron S- are those flares FG or steel? thanks
Posted by: underthetire Oct 25 2011, 12:25 PM
16X7 Porsche Phone Dials. 205/50/16 1 1/4 spacers all the way around, no lip rolling.
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Posted by: Elliot Cannon Oct 25 2011, 05:01 PM
I've always thought 17 inch wheels fill out the wheel well very nicely on the 914.
I absoltely love those wheels. I am counting four lug. Is that correct. What are the specs on the wheels and tires. VERY NICE.
Four lug Revolution wheels. Bought on a group buy many years ago. No longer available. (I think). Nice looking wheel but VERY heavy. I'm looking to go 5 lug, so they might be for sale some time in the future. Or as soon as I can find a 911 front suspension and a wheel I like.
Posted by: BIGKAT_83 Oct 25 2011, 05:35 PM
17x8.5 fronts with 17x10 rears. The rears are 275/40 tires and are a little too big. I plan to replace these with 255/40 when I put the wheels on my LS1 car.
Bob
Posted by: mskala Oct 25 2011, 07:17 PM
3-piece Fuchs built wide but with 914-
proper offsets.
Built as 7.5x16" with 37.5mm offset using 1.5" and
6" BBS shells. I have 1/4" spacer on fronts, could use
more, but not for now.
Rear fenders have the lip (1970) rolled over and just
hand pulling. No more room in rear wells! (Outside or
inside). This is with 215/40/16 Kumho V710 autocross
tires. Fine tuning on rear with thin spacers on 1 side.
Posted by: dflesburg Oct 27 2011, 02:25 PM
I thought jack stands were a factory option for most of you...
Posted by: ewdysar Oct 27 2011, 05:21 PM
No pics, but 205/50/15s on 6X15 Fuchs fit fine all the way around for a narrow body, no spacers, rolling or pulling.
Steel GT flares are being fitted right now. 265/45/16 on 9X16 Fuchs seem to fit on the rear without any spacers. The fronts will be 225/50/16 on 7X16 Fuchs (23mm offset) and may need a small spacer to fill out the fenders.
Posted by: sixnotfour Oct 27 2011, 05:45 PM
7.5x16 205-55x16 lip rolled, 7 wide would be perfect.
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Posted by: Andyrew Oct 27 2011, 10:55 PM
17x8.5 fronts with 17x10 rears. The rears are 275/40 tires and are a little too big. I plan to replace these with 255/40 when I put the wheels on my LS1 car.
Bob
Bob,
Why are the rears to big? Do you mean to tall?
I contemplated 275/40's but ended up with 285 35's. The difference is very small, the 275's are slightly taller and the 285's are slightly wider. Overall im happy with my choice as the stance is amazing and the grip is pretty good.
Posted by: BajaXJ92 Oct 28 2011, 04:42 AM
7.5x16 205-55x16 lip rolled, 7 wide would be perfect.
Is that Palma Metallic Green?
Posted by: BIGKAT_83 Oct 28 2011, 07:09 AM
7.5x16 205-55x16 lip rolled, 7 wide would be perfect.
7.5x16 is that some kinda aftermarket wheel ? Or did you widen a 6 or 7 inch wheel
Really can't tell from the picture.
Mskala.....that car is nice I really like it.
Bob.
Posted by: JRust Oct 28 2011, 08:19 AM
7x16 fronts 8x16 rears (951 offset). Fronts have 205/55's & they will just catch my valance. I am going to go down to a 215/45 ( I have had that on before with no problems). On the rears my fenders are slightly pulled & have 225/50's. These could not be any tighter. Until I get my flares on these will probably come back off. I haven't rubbed yet but I think under some hard cornering it would. Funny as I have more space inside than outside. 7" fuchs in back with 215/45's fit nice
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Posted by: sixnotfour Oct 28 2011, 12:42 PM
76 Viper Green metallic
Really can't tell from the picture.
I widened them from 6's for my sons Golf now he has 17's .
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Posted by: 914junkie Oct 29 2011, 12:03 AM
8.5 and 10X18 with 245/40's and 275/40's but I'm now running 225/40's and 285/30's which work alot better, the others were too tall. I like the 18's but I want a different deep offset wheel so I don't have to run such big ( 2.5" and 3") spacers. They're just too big and heavy and although I've beat on the car for several years without anything breaking or coming loose,
I just don't trust them. 
Posted by: campbellcj Oct 29 2011, 09:51 AM
Sorry for the horrible picture - here's mine with 16x8 & 9 Fuchs (951 front / 930 rear). I'm trying to figure-out the optimal wheel/spacer/tire setup now that my flares are finally done. I will likely end up with 17's at some point but am trying to get 15's or 16's to work for now (cheaper).
Posted by: ellisor3 Oct 29 2011, 10:17 AM
Mine are 17" with 205 45 fronts with 245 45 rears.
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Posted by: campbellcj Oct 29 2011, 10:26 AM
Here is the previous setup (version 3.0) of my car, 16x7 Fuchs with 205/45 Hoosiers:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjcam/5871425181/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjcam/5871425181/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/cjcam/, on Flickr
Posted by: speed metal army Nov 4 2011, 11:08 PM
QUOTE
Is that Palma Metallic Green?
76 Viper Green metallic
QUOTE
7.5x16 is that some kinda aftermarket wheel ? Or did you widen a 6 or 7 inch wheel
Really can't tell from the picture.
I widened them from 6's for my sons Golf now he has 17's .
That color!Soo similar to mine!A couple more shot of my 76 with 15X6's.Elliot still has the best fitment going.Love the size/fit.
Posted by: Heeltoe914 Nov 4 2011, 11:27 PM
Fuch 16x7 front and 16x9 rear. Its was funney to me that the 16x8 I had planed would not fit so I went with 9s.
245 45 16.
Engman kit. RSR strut. 180 springs. Very nice nutral drif. bigger front torsion
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Posted by: avidfanjpl Nov 5 2011, 03:51 AM
Here is Orangina with 5.5 X 15 Fr/Rr with 205/50-15 - Azenis 615R's - Love them!
Here is the Dark Knight with Ronal 16 X 8 with 225/50-16 Fr/Rr - Dunlop Direzza - Not so sure about these. May go to slicks.
I pretty much will stick with the Ronals. They weigh very little.
John
Posted by: maf914 Nov 5 2011, 09:38 AM
John, and Others with 8" wide wheels and 225 tires or wider on the front end, how is the steering effort?
I currently have 15 x 6.5" wheels with 205 tires and find that these are fine effort-wise. If I ever get the flares on I would like to go 8" all around, maybe... 
Posted by: raw1298 Nov 5 2011, 04:30 PM
These are cup II wheels 17x9 with et52 offset. The tires are 225/45/17. I am using 2" of spacers. Fiberglass flares from QRS.
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Posted by: nukepipe Nov 5 2011, 11:19 PM
I used to have 15x9 / 15x11 rear with 285-40-15 (super hard to find)
Now I have 18x8 (225/40) and 18x11 (285/40)
Posted by: crsedge Apr 25 2012, 09:11 PM
Can you fit 15x 7" at the front and 15x 8" at the back in a narrow body, without flaring/rolling? What about 16" of the same width??
Cheers
Craig
Posted by: SirAndy Apr 25 2012, 09:17 PM
Front: Yes
Rear: No
Posted by: crsedge Apr 25 2012, 11:24 PM
Front: Yes
Rear: No
Thanks, and for the warm welcome!
Cheers
Craig
Posted by: Madswede Apr 26 2012, 12:54 AM
Still coming together, but I couldn't resist this opportunity. Here's where she was a couple months ago. 
and somewhat more recently:
Posted by: Trekkor Apr 30 2012, 11:16 PM
13x8 fronts, 4" backspace, 8" tire
13x10 rears 4.75" backspace, 11" tire
No spacers
Diamond Racing Wheels
KT
Posted by: avidfanjpl May 1 2012, 01:53 AM
Hey Mike (MAF),
I just put a brand new set of 225/50-16 Hankook Z214 Soft compound DOT slicks on. Rims are all 8" Ronals, and there are 3/4" spacers on the rear.
Turning the car is HARD! But it is only an AX car, so it is typically in 2nd or 3rd all the time after starting.
These tires are so sticky that it is double tough now to turn at low revs in 2nd.
But, that's why I went to slicks. The car sticks like paint.
No pics of the slicks yet.
Soon!
John
Posted by: sixnotfour May 1 2012, 04:12 AM
11.5x17 315/35
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Posted by: pete May 1 2012, 06:35 AM
8.5 and 10X18 with 245/40's and 275/40's but I'm now running 225/40's and 285/30's which work alot better, the others were too tall. I like the 18's but I want a different deep offset wheel so I don't have to run such big ( 2.5" and 3") spacers. They're just too big and heavy and although I've beat on the car for several years without anything breaking or coming loose,
I just don't trust them.
I really like these wheels. what are they?
Posted by: carr914 May 1 2012, 08:02 AM
17x9 in the Rear
Posted by: pete May 1 2012, 08:41 AM
11.5x17 315/35
What model BBS wheels are these?
Posted by: sixnotfour May 2 2012, 09:29 PM
11.5x17 315/35
What model BBS wheels are these?
BBS - E26 Motorsport wheel
Posted by: seanery May 14 2012, 11:10 PM
There's no motor in this car is there? The blue looks great on a flared car!
17x9 in the Rear
Posted by: carr914 May 15 2012, 03:17 AM
There's no motor in this car is there? The blue looks great on a flared car!
17x9 in the Rear
Not yet, but soon.
Seanery, are you back or still traveling with the Circus?
Posted by: naro914 May 15 2012, 06:40 AM
16 x 8 all around on Huey:
Posted by: naro914 May 15 2012, 06:43 AM
16 x 11 front, 16 x 12 rear for Papa Smurf
Posted by: seanery May 15 2012, 07:32 AM
Seanery, are you back or still traveling with the Circus?
We need a Like button!
I'm back, I spent 2 1/2 years with Ringling Brothers then spent a little over two years traveling Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand with Walking With Dinosaurs. I'm trying to get a regular gig that allows me time to work on whitey.
Posted by: JRust May 15 2012, 08:03 AM
Metal GT flares, 17" Rota replica Fuchs. 17x9 rears with Hancock 255/40/17's. Fit with no problems rubbing inside or outside. 17x7.5 up front with Hancock 225/45/17's. Love the look of them. Just need to paint my quarters for it to really look kick ass
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Posted by: Justinp71 May 15 2012, 09:57 AM
Fikse Mag
17x7.5, 35mm offset fronts on 205/50/17's with 1 1/2" spacers,
17x9, 18mm offset rears on 255/40/17 with 12mm spacers.
I need to bring the fronts in a hair as the rub a little when you go into a driveway sideways without slowing down enough.
Thinking about blacking out the centers...
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Posted by: Joe Sharp May 15 2012, 12:24 PM
Jimmy Mc's Mini Fuchs. 1x2's, they rub in the rear when driven hard. I'll put in a smaller spacer.
It's nice to have a car with center locks.
Posted by: Joe Sharp May 15 2012, 01:10 PM
Excuse me, and now for something that actulay belongs on this thread.
Kumo 710's, 16 50's on 8 x 16 Supperlite's.
Posted by: r_towle May 15 2012, 01:19 PM
Metal GT flares, 17" Rota replica Fuchs. 17x9 rears with Hancock 255/40/17's. Fit with no problems rubbing inside or outside. 17x7.5 up front with Hancock 225/45/17's. Love the look of them. Just need to paint my quarters for it to really look kick ass
I love that look.
Can you lower the car more?
Does it rub when you lower it.....in the rear?
rich
Posted by: rick 918-S May 15 2012, 09:27 PM
Jimmy Mc's Mini Fuchs. 1x2's, they rub in the rear when driven hard. I'll put in a smaller spacer.
It's nice to have a car with center locks.
DAMN!!!
Posted by: rick 918-S May 15 2012, 09:30 PM
16X8 and 16X9 
Posted by: JRust May 15 2012, 10:06 PM
I love that look.
Can you lower the car more?
Does it rub when you lower it.....in the rear?
rich
I can lower it more definately. I'll get into that a little more later. For now I am going to let it ride a little high
Posted by: Socalandy May 15 2012, 11:43 PM
sitting a little high and lite on 16x7's and 8's
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Posted by: arkitect May 17 2012, 10:49 AM
Anyone looking for some 18" wheels? Check out this add.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=181268
Dave
Posted by: Justinp71 May 17 2012, 11:14 AM
This thread has inspired me to black out my centers...
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Posted by: pilothyer May 17 2012, 01:36 PM
Revolution RZX 17 X 7 wheels, Kumho Exta Supra 205 / 50 ZR17 tires under stock fenders...no rub.
Posted by: carr914 May 17 2012, 02:20 PM
Revolution RZX 17 X 7 wheels, Kumho Exta Supra 205 / 50 ZR17 tires under stock fenders...no rub.Those are the nicest 4-Lug's I have ever seen, but you better not bend one as they haven't been made in years.
And lose those Corvette Center Caps
Posted by: Elliot Cannon May 17 2012, 04:34 PM
Corvette center caps are faster.
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Posted by: littlegreen May 17 2012, 09:36 PM
Hey man I'm kind of new here but I like your rims they are about the best four lug rims I have seen and I'm wondering what the name of these rims. Thanks.
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